The winner will be announced in a dedicated issue of Icon magazine published on 7 December 2012.

Above: Rem Koolhaas - Icon of the year nominee

Other awards will be presented to architecture, design and technology projects, selected by Icon magazine and judged by industry experts.

Above: Yves Behar - Icon of the year nominee

Icon is monthly architecture and design magazine published by Media 10.

Here is some more information from Icon:

Icon magazine launched the inaugural Icon Awards at this year’s London Design Festival. The Icon Awards will celebrate the very best in architecture and design from Britain and across the world.

Above: Patricia Urquiola - Icon of the year nominee

There will be ten categories, judged by leading names and industry experts, covering all aspects of the industry – from high-profile buildings to emerging talents and from interiors to technology. It will also focus on socially responsible and ethical projects. There will also be a very special people’s choice award: Icon of the year.

Above: Thomas Heatherwick - Icon of the year nominee

Selected by Icon and judged by experts, the Icon Awards promise to be one of the most prestigious prizes in the design calendar.

Above: Renzo Piano - Icon of the year nominee

Icon of the year

Icon has nominated ten architects and designers for their outstanding contribution to the industry. Now they invite you to choose a winner.